COTH graduation

The Cross Over the Hill bible education program for the Van Wert City Schools held its fifth grade graduation ceremonies Thursday evening in the S.F. Goedde Building gymnasium. Cross Over the Hill Board President Shaun Putman spoke, while local magician Tyler Nygren was guest speaker and also entertained the fifth-graders and their parents. Above, teachers Sarah Hostetler (left) and Caralee Campbell distribute diplomas and Bibles to fifth-graders. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)